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X99 LMB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,853 mi
Last recorded134,853 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX99 LMB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 134,853 miles

Offside Rear Lower ball joint cover starting to deterioate

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes ,casings corroded,monitor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber top mounts corroded,both sides, monitor

Pass 14 Mar 2025 128,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 122,660 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 113,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 104,857 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 95,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,862 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 84,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 77,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 73,832 miles

Unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,790 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 68,711 miles

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) u - j (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,657 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,478 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,018 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,441 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2011

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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X99 LMB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X99 LMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X99 LMB registered?

X99 LMB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is X99 LMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X99 LMB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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